regional representatives |
To support local groups of labyrinth lovers, we have created the roles of regional representatives. If you have a group of people around you who love labyrinths and want to hold events, have training or come to our Gatherings, you may be interested in becoming a member and taking on a regional representative role. Please read this document about what the purposes of the regional representatives are, and then get in contact with us to let us know you're interested. The 'email us' link in the orange box at the bottom of the page is best.
To see where labyrinths are located across Australia, please view our interactive map, and feel free to send us details of your own labyrinths if they aren't already up there.
role descriptionThe commitment is minimal. Just a small amount of time each month yields great benefits for the region served. Regional Representatives may spend 1-3 hours per month (or more if they wish!) participating in labyrinth related work. For more information, contact admin@aln.org.au. We encourage you to become familiar with our website, connect with members and other labyrinth enthusiasts in your region, and send us stories for our newsletter. You are warmly welcome to attend ALN activities, and we can also advertise your local labyrinth activities to our members. Brief training and ongoing resources are provided, including our quarterly e-Newsletter Labyrinths Matter, access to our Zoom video-conferencing for meetings, and a closed Regional Reps Facebook group. |
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purposes of regional representatives |
1. Encouraging the use of the labyrinth as a sanctuary for contemplation, and prayer, a symbol of wholeness, integration, as a metaphor for the journey through life, and to celebrate the seasons. 2. Educating the public about the personal and communal benefits of labyrinth walking; and about the use of the labyrinth as a holistic tool for self-care. 3. Encouraging opportunities for the public to experience labyrinth walking by creating/ holding/ promoting labyrinth events on World Labyrinth Day, solstice/ equinox, and seasonal celebrations. 4. Updating existing labyrinth listings on the Labyrinth Locator , adding new listings and developing regional awareness of the labyrinth trails visible on the Locator. This is an important function for building labyrinth awareness and promoting local and regional events. 5. Skills development in labyrinth facilitation, and labyrinth construction. Participation in our training opportunities will further your role as a regional representative of the ALN. 6. Development of your labyrinth work in your community, linking with other Regional Representatives to create our Australian Labyrinth Network at a grass-roots level. |
Illawarra Region, NSW
Immanuel Creagh Immanuel and his wife Viviana hold regular labyrinth walks at their home "Sowelu" in Dombarton, a suburb of the Illawarra. They are always keen to make contact with people interested in labyrinths. They can be contacted at Hunter Region, NSW
elizabethschiemer [at] gmail.com Elizabeth aims to gather an interest group to educate and encourage the use of labyrinths as a tool for mental and spiritual wellbeing throughout the Hunter. New England Northern Region NSW
Joy Bowles contact Joy held the space for a labyrinth in Armidale in 2010 after her visit to Chartres Cathedral, and by 2014 had created a semi-permanent community labyrinth in Armidale's Civic Park using the Chartres Cathedral design. In 2016, Joy was one of the original group of people that got together and helped ground the vision of the Australia Labyrinth Network, long cherished by Geoff & Lorraine Rodda. She was the first Secretary of the ALN Central West, NSW Therese Welsh theresewelsh64 [at] gmail.com Therese Welsh built a classical labyrinth using bush rocks on her property at Eugowra. She hosts private walks, workshops and events. She facilitates monthly handheld labyrinth meditations in Eugowra. Holds a portable labyrinth donated to the Eugowra community by Lifeline Central West. Therese is a Certified Veriditas Trained facilitator, Certified Melchizedek Labyrinth Practitioner, is vice-chair of the Australian Labyrinth Network Council and a member of the working group, Labyrinths in Educational Settings. Therese has walked many labyrinths across the globe. She loves drawing labyrinths, facilitating labyrinth walks, retreats and workshops. Blue Mountains Region, NSW
lifeslabyrinth377[at] gmail.com Dr Margaret Rainbird is a Veriditas trained labyrinth facilitator and regional rep for NSW. She has been engaged with the labyrinth for 25 years and has a deep love of sharing this mysterious path of sanctuary and healing with anyone who shows a spark of interest. In 2017 she embarked on a personal pilgrimage to walk a different labyrinth every day for a year. 8 countries and over 400 labyrinths later she gained a unique perspective on the variety of labyrinths and the stunning humans who are their builders and custodians. Margaret is currently conducting monthly indoor community labyrinth walks in Lawson, Blue Mts and enjoys co- facilitating workshops and retreats when the opportunity arises. She has also been known to assist with building outdoor labyrinths provided someone else is responsible for the maths and engineering! | Brisbane Region, SE QLD
Randal & Susan Dennings randaldennings [at] gmail.com 0408 878711 Our region facilitates regular Labyrinth workshops and Labyrinth events. These events include World Labyrinth Day, New Year's Eve, NAIDOC week and other times of community celebration and reflection. Our local members include people whose passions embrace Prison Labyrinth Ministry and facilitating Labyrinth practice in schools, local community venues and churches . We also regularly distribute "virtual walk" reflections for private and family walks use finger labyrinths. Please contact us if you wish to receive updates of local happenings, labyrinth events and activities. Most events are free and folks of all levels of experience and being of "all faiths and none" are assured of a warm welcome :) Sunshine Coast Region Qld
Jessica Fleming jessicafleming9 [at]gmail.com Misha Crosbie Crozmish [at] gmail.com Misha Crosbie and Jessica Fleming are Masters degree counsellors with decades of experience one to one, groups, counselling supervision, workshops, retreats, particularly with creative arts therapies and the labyrinth. We hold bi-monthly walks on our Mark Healy portable Chartres labyrinth at the Glass House Mountains Community Hall, finishing off the Walk with Mandala Drawing and sharing. Please register with: jessicafleming9 [at]gmail.com Wide Bay Region, QLDRamona Lane nunyara2[at]bigpond.com Ramona has been involved with labyrinths in ceremonial settings for over 20 years, and loves conducting ceremonies and rituals in the labyrinth. Contact admin [at] aln.org.au if you would like to be put in touch with Ramona. Bunbury Region, WA redboots053 [at] gmail.com I live near the beach in Bunbury WA with my partner John. I am Mum, Aunt, and Step-Mum to six adult kids, and Step-Nanna to John's grandson. I grew up as a "parsons-kid", my father being a Methodist-Uniting Church minister for over 60 years, and I enjoy worshipping at Bunbury Uniting Church and playing clarinet in the church band. In 2017, I joined fellow health colleagues on a Committee of Management to build Bunbury Garden Labyrinth, taking the baton as Chair from co-founder Nari Jones during the labyrinth’s implementation phase and official opening in Sept 2020. I am part of a small Friends of Bunbury Garden Labyrinth group and am moderator of our social media pages. I am a member of ALN Labyrinths in Educational Settings Group and am WA's Regional Rep for The Labyrinth Society. I've worked for 39 years as an Occupational Therapist and Registered Music Therapist in diverse settings including disability, mental health, aged and palliative care. John lives with disabilities following a fall in 2022, so I balance being carer and working as therapist with foster families. The labyrinth, ocean, and my art practice offer space for reflection and solace through the twists & turns of life. | Mornington Peninsula South Gippsland Region Victoria
Ange Virgona dolcepazzia [at] bigpond.com Angelo Virgona (Ange) is an educational consultant in Faith Formation and Spirituality with extensive experience across primary and secondary education, including leadership roles such as Principal, Deputy Principal – Wellbeing, Religious Education Coordinator, and Faith Formation Leader. The labyrinth has been central to Ange’s vocation for over a decade. A pivotal visit to Chartres in 2012 inspired its daily use as a practice of reflection, meaning-making, and spiritual fulfilment—a personal pilgrimage woven into both life and work. He has a strong interest in meditation and the use of labyrinths for prayer and well-being. Ange is a member of the ALN working group Labyrinths in Educational Settings Wurundjeri Land Parkville Region, Victoria
Lorraine Rodda lgrodda [at] gmail.com Lorraine celebrated World Labyrinth Day at the San Remo Meditation Labyrinth on the San Remo foreshore. A local church community hold a regular labyrinth walk on the first Saturday of the month, as well as an annual Creative Spirit Festival Sacred Edge on the Labyrinth. A candlelight walk is held every New Years Eve. Tasmania
hollowbonepoet [at] gmail.com Australian Capital Territory RegionAlison Meretini - Territory Co-ordinatorSue Sheridan sue_sh17 [at] yahoo.com.au The ACT regional group meets at the National Arboretum in Canberra every month for labyrinth walks - all welcome.
Northern Territory
Campfire of the Heart South Australia
Waite Arboretum Labyrinth |
Elizabeth Schiemer
Margaret Rainbird 
Linda Blyth
Tina Christensen
